Marine Engineering apprentice
SUNSEEKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
West Quay Road (BH15 1JD)
Closes in 9 days (Sunday 1 March 2026)
Posted on 19 February 2026
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Summary
As a Marine Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience installing a wide range of mechanical, hydraulic, and stabilisation systems. You’ll work to precise tolerances while fitting engines, gearboxes, propulsion systems, fuel systems, and all associated components.
- Wage
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£16,371.96 a year
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£7.85 per hour in year one, rising to £15.55 per hour upon completion of training after year four
- Training course
- Marine engineer (level 3)
- Hours
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Working hours: 7am - 3.30pm/College hours: 8.30am to 5pm (block release - full week of study)
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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10
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Throughout your training, you will develop strong foundational engineering skills and exceptional team-working abilities across multiple trades. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll help build engine rooms that set a world-class standard for quality and performance. Please note, this role may not be suitable for you if you are looking for a servicing and maintenance apprenticeship.
Where you'll work
Sunseeker House
West Quay Road
BH15 1JD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
Training course
Marine engineer (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Prepare for meetings and discussions
- Communicate marine engineering principles, concepts and processes relevant to the customer using appropriate listening, questioning, non-verbal communication, recording and presentation techniques
- Use appropriate marine and engineering terminology
- Make recommendations to ensure optimal performance of boats
- Comply with quality, health and safety and environmental regulations
- Prepare the work area in order to conduct marine engineering activities
- Select, use, maintain and store equipment and tools spanners, socket sets, screwdrivers, power tools
- Follow and maintain work procedures, method statements and production records
- Work efficiently and effectively
- Consider sustainability and environmental impacts when making, safety, quality and cost decisions
- Use mathematical techniques, formulae, and calculations in marine engineering processes
- Design layout of marine system or component
- Interpret designer’s plans and engineering data, drawings and documentation
- Finalise time and cost of the work to be done
- Select/ maintain/ store appropriate equipment and materials
- Select/make/use appropriate engineering jigs, templates and tooling
- Select and use calibrated and measuring engineering tools
- Select, source and use a variety of precision data charts and reference tables
- Practical and safe use of tools, materials and equipment
- Safe uses of jigs, templates and tooling
- Measure and mark out to carry out precision machining and hand fitting processes
- Use hand tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to tolerances
- Move components using appropriate safe methods and equipment
- Assemble, remove, overhaul and refit marine engineering components, sub-assemblies and systems using appropriate machinery, equipment, tools and materials
- Check/inspect components for robustness, fit and tolerances
- Shape, fabricate, manipulate and precision alignment of marine engineering components and materials to accepted tolerances
- Conduct/undertake planned or routine maintenance to required specification
- Check/test/diagnose marine engineering components to company and manufacturing standards
- Complete required organisational and manufacturer’s documentation
- Apply safety and social responsibility practices when working at sea
- Check installation meets required operational standards and is free from defects
- Commission and test systems
- Complete necessary documentation and company protocols
- Undertake basic crew roles
Training schedule
Level 3 Marine Engineering Apprenticeship Standard. https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0364-v1-1
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Practical skills
- Team working
Other requirements
You will also be required to apply to the Bournemouth and Poole College for an academic interview as part of the application process. https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/marine-engineering-engines-and-propulsion-apprenticeship-level-3
About this employer
Sunseeker International is a global icon in the manufacture of luxury motor yachts, building market leading products since 1967. Based and manufactured in Poole on the south coast of England, Sunseeker is one of Dorset’s largest private employers and is represented on every continent by a global network of distributors. Never settling for second best, it’s this spirit of excellence that has driven Sunseeker to its leading position in the marine industry today.
After this apprenticeship
The opportunity for a permanent contract with private medical insurance, dental care and an extra 3 days holiday after four years. Promotion opportunities and further education options also exist on the completion of training.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016464.
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Closes in 9 days (Sunday 1 March 2026)
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